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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.23, 1,715.40 and 557.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.23, 1,715.40 and 557.96 is: 837.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.23 : 1,715.40 = 557.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.23/1,715.40 = 557.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.23x = 1,715.40 × 557.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.23x = 957,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,116.01/1,143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.21

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